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A&A reviews THE LAST GUARDIAN OF MAGIC

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Editor

The Last Guardian of Magic (iUniverse*) by Randall Andrews *Yes, iUniverse is a self-publishing  company, and we only review small press titles. But Abyss & Apex occasionally reviews indie books by our published short fiction authors. Looking for an epic … Continue reading →

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Rick’s Legacy

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Editor

“Rick’s Legacy” L. B. Spillers The desert sun baked Esteban’s skin as dry air wicked the moisture out of it. He rolled the throttle on his tiny dirt bike for more cooling wind. Rather than tearing up the fragile plant … Continue reading →

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Writer Friendly

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Editor

“Writer-Friendly” From the start, Abyss & Apex Magazine has been a haven for new writers. We are kind in our rejections, helpful in instructing those who’ve never submitted to a publication before, and supportive of our authors. This support takes … Continue reading →

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Three Hundred and Sixty-Four Hand-Tied Knots

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Editor

“Three Hundred and Sixty-Four Hand-Tied Knots” by R. Y. Brockway Today I tied thirty-seven knots and completed my rug’s missing rosette. It took all the orange silk I unraveled from the obi I found stashed amongst the ingots to complete … Continue reading →

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Relic

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Editor

  “Relic” by Gunnar De Winter   I Birth I Beneath miles of ice, Xian floated in freezing water. Hunting. Scavenging for signs of life. Of past life. Once teeming with tiny creatures, Europa’s oceans were now devoid of endemic … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Editor

“Homecoming” by Elyse Kallen “Charley.” A lilting, feminine voice calls out from behind me, and it takes every ounce of self-control not to jump or gasp. It’s one of those early autumn days when the sun shines so brightly it … Continue reading →

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Rejectomancy Revisited

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Editor

(Editor’s note: This is a reposting, with updated information, about what A&A’s rejection letters mean. Please note that the following haikus are for entertainment purposes only. Sadly, we do not send rejections that contain haikus. ) Burnt manuscriptHas gotten on … Continue reading →

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Ars Poetica

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Editor

“Ars Poetica” by David F. Shultz The interrogation was going well. Rook’s mark quivered, sweat beads on his head, arms smudging the lead on his paper, pencil tapping, a hundred dots on the corner of the page. He’d scrawled maybe … Continue reading →

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Requiem for a Self-Published Novel

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Editor

Because Abyss & Apex does reviews I get paperbacks thrust at me by hopeful authors at conventions. I get books in my mailbox. I get ebooks in the A&A email, in my personal email… in various formats. I have just … Continue reading →

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The Martian Chronicles The Earth Men

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Editor

Brittany Hause The Martian Chronicles The Earth Men four men from Earth ungentlemanly unreasonable four angry voices the captain and his crew lying wildly the captain like his men frightful-looking I have to tell everyone find someone who’ll listen the … Continue reading →

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